It must be stored in a perfectly secure place. This sheet of paper will allow you to regain access to the database even if you forget the main key.

The software then offers you to print a rescue sheet which is nothing more than a form in which you can enter your passphrase by hand. The use of numbers and special characters can quickly become overwhelming in this context. This is important because you will be using this phrase all the time to access passwords. It will be easier to remember for an equivalent level of security. Rather than using a random password, it is advisable to create a long sentence consisting of four or five randomly chosen words. Then the most important thing is to define the master key. You must first go to “File-> New…” and define a name for the new KDBX file which will contain your password base. Then, just select the French language in the menu “View -> Change language”. You have to download the French language pack, unzip it and copy the “French.lgnx” file to the folder “Program Files KeePass Password Safe 2 Languages”. The installation on a PC is done in a few clicks. It is available in two variants: To install for PC installation, and Portable for launching from a USB key (see the point “Using your database on the move or in a company” below). We strongly recommend that you upgrade to version 2.x, which has a lot more features. The official version of KeePass is Windows software available from. But compared to cloud offers, KeePass is a bit more complex to use. Its code has even been audited by the European Commission.

If you don’t trust cloud offerings like Lastpass or Dashlane, your eye is bound to fall on KeePass, a free and open source password manager.

Unless you have an elephant’s memory or a very reduced online activity, the use of a password manager is now a necessity.

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